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Nordic Naturals Works with Walmart to Expand Availability of Omega-3 Supplements

by Angela Sabarese | May 1, 2023

Nordic Naturals has made its award-winning omega supplements available in thousands Walmart locations, including: Omega-3, a Vitamin Retailer magazine Vity Award recipient with a non-concentrated, but plentiful, serving of omega-3s for everyday support of the heart and brain. The soft gels contain 690 mg of total omega-3s and is an ideal supplement for those who […]

Earth Fare’s Fresh Forum Webinar Series Continues With Heart Health Awareness

by Angela Sabarese | February 14, 2023

This February once again marks American Heart Month, and Earth Fare is offering resources to help its shoppers learn more about heart disease—the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is the natural and organic grocery store’s second installment of Fresh Forum, a free […]

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Brain Health & Beyond

by Brianna Diorio | February 3, 2023

Omega-3 fatty acids are a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which consists of a long chain of carbon atoms with a carboxyl group at one end of the chain and a methyl group at the other end of the chain. You may have heard of monounsaturated fatty acids or saturated fatty acids in addition […]

CRN Report Shows the Potential of Dietary Supplements To Reduce Medical Costs Associated with Coronary Artery Disease

by Angela Sabarese | January 23, 2023

Observance of February as Heart Month can be a reminder of the cost-saving potential of evidence-backed dietary supplements to help reduce the health impacts—and the health care costs—of coronary artery disease. The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Foundation’s recent Health Care Cost Savings report, Supplement to Savings (“S2S”), identified up to $17.74 billion in annual […]

Natural Help for Migraines

by Linda Woolven and Ted Snider | January 11, 2023

Migraine headaches are the third most common illness in the world, affecting 12 percent to 22 percent of Americans and at least 8.3 percent of Canadians. Ninety-one percent of them can’t function normally during their attacks and frequently miss work. Nutrient Deficiencies Many young people who suffer from migraines are deficient in certain nutrients. 42 […]

It’s the perfect time to put joint pain in the past

Krill oil, a natural complex of phospholipids, omega-3 and choline, is becoming an increasingly sought-after option for joint health. Improving joint health starts at the cellular level and boosting our cells with nutrients from krill oil helps the body deal with aging, oxidative stress, inflammation, and more. And krill oil has proven benefits to help […]

Vitamin D VITAL for Health—Study, Editorial a Disservice to Americans Seeking Better Health, CRN States

by Angela Sabarese | August 8, 2022

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has responded to the results of an ancillary study of the Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial (VITAL) reported in the New England Journal of Medicine on July 28th. Andrea Wong, Ph.D., CRN senior vice president scientific and regulatory affairs, stated “Vitamin D and calcium work in tandem to support bone […]

New Meta-Analysis Confirms EPA & DHA Value for Heart Health

by Lisa Schofield | August 1, 2022

When talking to your customers about the research validating benefits of a supplement, citing a systematic review/meta-analysis carries a lot of weight. A study of studies boils down the essence by pooling data to strengthen and clarify conclusive benefits. A new meta-analysis of omega 3 EFAs and cardiovascular support adds to the considerable body of […]

Most Consumers Read Supplement Labels and Use Products Safely, IPSOS Survey Reveals

by Angela Sabarese | July 5, 2022

New research shows that a large majority of consumers in the European Union use food supplements responsibly. Food Supplements Europe (FSE) commissioned IPSOS to survey 13,200 adult consumers in 14 EU countries about their supplement usage. The findings demonstrate widespread penetration, with 88 percent of respondents having used a food supplement at some point in […]

The Alphas of Omegas: DHA & EPA

by Lisa Schofield | August 2, 2021

The omega-3 EFA category continues to bloom. Here’s what you need to know. In a world teeming with acronyms, EFAs (essential fatty acids), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are slowly but surely becoming known as good things for health by millions of Americans. According to the Utah-based Global Organization for EPA and DHA […]

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